Upshur County schools show significant improvement in test scores as absenteeism rate begins to fall

A Little Birch man faces attempted murder and other charges after allegedly shooting another man early Tuesday at a residence on Old Turnpike Road in Braxton County, police said.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed an agreement with the West Virginia National Guard and Glenville State University offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible Guard members, honorably discharged veterans, and their immediate families pursuing online Criminal Justice degrees.

West Virginia earned a B- on the 2026 Maternal Mental Health Report Card, jumping from a D- in 2023 as the state expands screening, training and access to care.

Glenna Jean Morgan, 79, of Buckhannon, WV, died June 13, 2026, at Holbrook’s Healthcare Center. She was a homemaker and sports enthusiast who cherished her family, especially her two grandsons.

See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action. Stay informed on what the Commission will be considering at this upcoming meeting.

Newly elected Justices James W. “Bill” Flanigan and H.L. Kirkpatrick were sworn in this week to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia after certification of the May 2026 election results.